STC Awarded for VIP Conversion

Montreal, Quebec (October 21, 2013) – Elisen & associés inc. announced today that it has just been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for VIP conversion of Bombardier Regional Jet CRJ-200. The engineering design of this conversion was developed from a clean sheet with the aim to offer superior cabin volume, comfort and amenities. Notable highlights are the distinctive Galley area, spacious Aft Lavatory, additional Forward Lavatory, as well as a privacy area with fully berthable Divan. The aircraft was also equipped with state-of-the-art cabin entertainment and lighting systems.

"The comfort, ambience and quality of this interior easily rivals those offered by flagship products from major OEMs. We have taken great care to ensure that the engineering design has been developed to be readily adapted to other platforms. The design is fully compliant with US and European airworthiness requirements." says Taif Rahman, President of Elisen & associés. "We are uniquely positioned to offer similar conversion solution for other aircraft of this class, such as the CRJ-700/900 Regional Jets and the Embraer products".

Elisen's team has extensive experience with major modification projects for both airplanes and helicopters, including: Corporate Shuttle, Med-evac, Maritime Patrol, and Cargo conversions. This latest STC represents a pinnacle of achievement in the area of VIP conversion of a single-isle aircraft.

About Elisen & associés inc.

Elisen & associés is a provider of integrated engineering services for light and transport category air vehicles in commercial and business applications. Its multi-disciplined team performs all tasks related to development and certifications of airframe assemblies and system installations. Certification activities are conducted through its Transport Canada delegated Design Approval Organization (DAO).